Author/Authors :
Karamifar, H Divisions of *Endocrinology Hematology - Department of Pediatrics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Shahriari, M Divisions of Endocrinology Hematology - Department of Pediatrics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Amirhakimi, GH Divisions of Endocrinology Hematology - Department of Pediatrics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz
Abstract :
Background: b-Thalassemia major is a serious medical problem.
Growth retardation is commonly seen in poly-transfused b-
thalassemia patients. The exact mechanism of short stature in children
with thalassemia major is not well understood, however, it is
believed to be multi-factorial
